Caltrans Seeking Public Comment on Ridgecrest/Inyokern Pavement Project

Caltrans Seeking Public Comment on Ridgecrest/Inyokern Pavement Project

EASTERN KERN COUNTY — Caltrans District 9 is seeking public comment until Friday, April 26, on the proposed Ridgecrest/Inyokern Pavement Project. This$46.8 million project would rehabilitate approximately 24 lane miles of State Route 178 E from State Route 14 to the Kern/San Bernardino County line.

Other features of the project could include:

• Replacement and rehabilitation of culverts/drainage infrastructure
• Upgraded traffic signs, guardrail, and bridge rail to current standards
• Upgraded traffic management systems and roadside safety improvements
• Replacement of lighting systems
• Installation of Class II bicycle lanes as Complete Streets elements
• Installation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant infrastructure

Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in 2030.

The proposed project and environmental impact reports for the Ridgecrest/Inyokern Pavement Project are now available for public review. A hard copy is located at the Caltrans District 9 office, 500 South Main Street in Bishop, or at the Kern County Library, 131 E. Las Flores Avenue in Ridgecrest.

An online copy of the reports, as well as more information about the Ridgecrest/Inyokern Pavement Project, can also be found on the Caltrans District 9 website: Ridgecrest-Inyokern Paving Project | Caltrans.

All public comments must be submitted in writing by 11:59 p.m. on April 26. Comments can be submitted in one of three ways:

·        By email to [email protected] or [email protected]

·        By using the online submission form linked on the project website

·        By mail to Caltrans District 9, Attn: Rebeka Riesen, 500 South Main Street, Bishop, CA 93514

For those with sensory disabilities requiring alternate formats (i.e. Braille, large print, sign language interpretation, etc.) and/or those needing information in a language other than English, please contact Bob Gossman at 760-874-8332 or TTY 711.

News Staff